Troy, NY • Capital Region · Rensselaer County
865 Second Avenue, Troy, NY 12182
Major riverfront redevelopment of 6.27 acres along Hudson River at former Price Chopper and Burger King site. Proposes two 3-story and one 4-story buildings totaling 205 workforce housing units, 11,000 sq ft commercial space, and public riverfront path. Seeking site plan and area variances (height, setback).
City of Troy Planning Board Agenda· Aug 18, 2026
Adds 205 workforce units, transforms 6.27-acre blighted site, creates public Hudson River trail, and reduces peak traffic vs prior use.
Needs variance for 60'3" height and riverfront parking. Neighbors raised stormwater and sewer capacity concerns during heavy rain.
Mixed. Advocates support housing and trail; neighbors concerned about 60-foot height and parking spillover onto adjacent streets.
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Adds 205 workforce units, transforms 6.27-acre blighted site, creates public Hudson River trail, and reduces peak traffic vs prior use.
Needs variance for 60'3" height and riverfront parking. Neighbors raised stormwater and sewer capacity concerns during heavy rain.
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285-289 River St, Troy, NY 12180
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